People are slamming Modern Family star Sarah Hyland's funeral donation campaign

4 Dec 2018

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"I’m sorry but Sarah Hyland only donating 1k and asking everyone else to donate the rest of the 10k is messed up since she’s a millionaire."

Tragedy struck Modern Family star Sarah Hyland and her family last weekend when her 14-year-old cousin, Trevor Canaday, was killed in a car accident.

According to KETV, Trevor was driving with his father Clifford when their car was struck by 36-year-old Jeffrey Eggeling, who ran a red light. Eggeling was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Clifford reportedly remains in critical condition following the accident.

Following the incident, Hyland took to Instagram and Twitter to direct her followers to a GoFundMe page set up by Trevor's family to pay for his funeral and Clifford's medical expenses.

The actress's Modern Family co-stars Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould also shared the GoFundMe link on their social media accounts and donated to the campaign ($2,500 from Winter and $1,000 from Gould).

It appears that Hyland's social media message worked as the campaign's initial goal of AUD$34,000 was quickly met and exceeded in just a day.

JEFFERY EGGERLING had two prior DUI’s and tried to RUN from the scene of the crime after hitting my Uncle’s car SO fast that my 14 yr old cousin, who was wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. JEFFERY EGGERLING is a murderer. May he rot in hell. https://t.co/mwlaIvUYrs

Shortly after asking fans to donate to the GoFundMe campaign, some users started criticising Hyland and questioned why the wealthy actress is asking for donations from people.

It is reported (via Deadline) that Hyland receives a salary of over AUD$136,000 per episode of Modern Family, which is currently in its 10th season with over 200 episodes broadcast.

A horrible tragedy!!! It feels weird that you are asking people to donate though. People are donating $10, $20, $100 which is a lot for people. I hope you are financially helping them too bc it would seem you have more resources than those donating. Prayers for your family.

I’m sorry but Sarah Hyland only donating 1k and asking everyone else to donate the rest of the 10k is messed up since she’s a millionaire. Pay the 10k and then ask for additional donations if people want to. I don’t get it???

Following the wave of backlash from people, Hyland hit back with a new tweet:

I’d like to ask those who have negative thoughts or opinions about the tragedy that happened to my family, to keep them to themselves. You don’t know all the details. And how dare you attack when a beautiful life has been lost.